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Port Vale v Grimsby result

Full-time · Port Vale 2–2 Grimsby

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Port Vale 2–2 Grimsby — this League Two match was drawn.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Port Vale and Grimsby drew 2–2 at Vale Park in League Two on Monday 21 April. Port Vale have scored in six consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

Grimsby led 1–0 at half-time and were pegged back. The goals — Grimsby: Daniel Rose (24’, 52’ pen); Port Vale: Lorent Tolaj (78’) and J. Debrah (90+5’).

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Port Vale 0.00, Grimsby 0.00, from 17 shots to 11 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

R. Eley showed four yellow cards — against 3.2 yellows a game across the last 9 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Port Vale: Mitchell Clark (26’); Grimsby: J. Svanþórsson (40’), George McEachran (62’) and Harvey Rodgers (64’).

What it changes

Port Vale have scored 65 goals, the sixth-most of the 24 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 46 games, ranked per game). Port Vale have conceded 46 goals, the third-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Grimsby have scored 61 goals, the 10th-most of the 24 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 46 games, ranked per game). Grimsby have conceded 67 goals, the sixth-most of the 24 clubs.

Grimsby are winless in their last three matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Daniel Rose (Grimsby) 11.6, Ryan Croasdale (Port Vale) 7.1 and J. Debrah (Port Vale) 6.1 led the match.

Next up

Port Vale next host Accrington ST on 14 November 2026.

Grimsby next travel to Stafford Rangers on 8 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Port Vale: Port Vale v Accrington ST, Saturday 14 November — the preview. Next for Grimsby: Stafford Rangers v Grimsby, Sunday 8 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Port Vale 2–2 Grimsby · League Two
  • Venue: Vale Park · Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
  • Referee: R. Eley
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Port Vale 1 · draws 0 · Grimsby 5 · 2.83 goals/game
  • Recent form: Port Vale 4W 0D 1L · Grimsby 2W 1D 2L

Port Vale 2–2 Grimsby (League Two): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 8 May 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

2.13 / 1
Goals
against 0.75 / 1.63 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
3.43 / 5
Corners
against 4.86 / 3.57 · 2 of the last 4 over 9.5
over 7 matches
5.14 / 4.71
Shots on target
against 2.57 / 3.14 · 2 of the last 4 over 8.5
over 7 matches
1.29 / 1.71
Cards
against 3.57 / 2.29 · 4 of the last 4 over 3.5
over 7 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 April 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 18 April 2025. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gamePort Vale for / againstLineGrimsby for / against
Goals scored
2.13 for · 0.75 against n 8
2.5standard
1 for · 1.63 against n 8
Corners won
3.43 for · 4.86 against n 7
9.5standard
5 for · 3.57 against n 7
Shots
14.14 for · 9.43 against n 7
19.5standard
13.29 for · 10.43 against n 7
Shots on target
5.14 for · 2.57 against n 7
8.5standard
4.71 for · 3.14 against n 7
Fouls committed
10.71 for · 12 against n 7
21.5standard
9.86 for · 14.57 against n 7
Cards shown
1.29 for · 3.57 against n 7
3.5standard
1.71 for · 2.29 against n 7

Referee: R. Eley.

Port Vale

Port Vale Defensive

Port Vale — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Port Vale before kick-off, to 18 April 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
C. Hall n 889.6
1.15/2
0.64/1
H. Rodgers
R. Croasdale n 875.6
0.11/0
0.95/1
D. Hume
J. Stockley n 881.5
14/1
14/3
D. Rose
J. Debrah n 890
0.54/0
1.15/3
H. Rodgers
R. Curtis n 861.8
1.54/2
0.52/1
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Port Vale — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Port Vale before kick-off, to 18 April 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
C. Hall n 889.6
26/5
R. Croasdale n 875.6
1.66/3
J. Stockley n 881.5
16/1
J. Debrah n 890
1.46/4
R. Curtis n 861.8
2.96/4
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Port Vale Attacking

Port Vale — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Port Vale before kick-off, to 18 April 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
C. Hall n 889.6
0.64/1
0.43/0
R. Croasdale n 875.6
1.25/3
0.63/1
J. Stockley n 881.5
1.96/4
16/1
J. Debrah n 890
0.42/1
0.42/1
R. Curtis n 861.8
26/3
1.36/1
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Port Vale — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Port Vale before kick-off, to 18 April 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
C. Hall n 889.6
00/0
00/0
R. Croasdale n 875.6
0.11/0
0.32/0
J. Stockley n 881.5
0.43/0
0.11/0
J. Debrah n 890
00/0
00/0
R. Curtis n 861.8
0.21/0
0.41/1
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Grimsby

Grimsby Defensive

Grimsby — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Grimsby before kick-off, to 18 April 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
D. Hume n 885.6
0.43/0
1.36/3
R. Croasdale
E. Khouri n 880.9
1.77/4
0.84/2
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H. Rodgers n 890
0.11/0
16/2
J. Debrah
D. Rose n 888.3
1.46/4
2.87/7
J. Stockley
G. McEachran n 871.3
1.46/3
1.66/2
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Grimsby — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Grimsby before kick-off, to 18 April 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
D. Hume n 885.6
0.73/1
E. Khouri n 880.9
1.55/3
H. Rodgers n 890
14/3
D. Rose n 888.3
1.16/3
G. McEachran n 871.3
3.66/6
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Grimsby Attacking

Grimsby — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Grimsby before kick-off, to 18 April 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
D. Hume n 885.6
0.32/0
0.32/0
E. Khouri n 880.9
0.42/1
0.11/0
H. Rodgers n 890
0.53/1
0.32/0
D. Rose n 888.3
1.56/5
0.52/2
G. McEachran n 871.3
0.64/0
0.32/0
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Grimsby — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Grimsby before kick-off, to 18 April 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
D. Hume n 885.6
00/0
0.31/1
E. Khouri n 880.9
0.11/0
0.11/0
H. Rodgers n 890
00/0
00/0
D. Rose n 888.3
0.11/0
00/0
G. McEachran n 871.3
0.21/0
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
Port ValeGrimsby
60%Possession40%
17Shots11
8Shots on target4
4Shots off target5
5Blocked shots2
12Shots inside the box6
10Corners7
3Offsides0
11Fouls7
1Yellow cards3
0Red cards0
2Saves6
312Passes222
73%Pass accuracy60%

Port Vale Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
B. Amos9000000006.9
J. Debrah9010110007.7
C. Hall9000101306.9
G. Byers9000003307.6
M. Clark90000012Y6.9
L. Tolaj9010210107.2
J. Stockley9000321106.9
R. Croasdale7600112707.5
S. Hart5900000206.5
N. Smith5600211107.2
R. Harper5600000106.6
J. Headley sub3400111107.2
R. Curtis sub3400001006.9
R. Walters sub3100001006.6
R. Richards sub1400110006.6

Grimsby Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
J. Eastwood9000000007.6
H. Rodgers90000000Y6.9
D. Tharme9000000106.9
T. Warren9000000206.6
E. Khouri9000001006.9
D. Hume9000101106.6
D. Rose9020220108.3
G. McEachran88000022Y6.3
K. Green8300100206.7
J. Svanþórsson82002002Y6.6
C. Vernam6800210106.9
Justin Patrick Nnamdi Obikwu sub2200110106
C. Ainley sub1300000006.5
C. McJannet sub800000006.2
Luca Barrington sub800000106.3

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Port Vale v Grimsby — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
Port ValeWWWWL
Last 5: 4W 0D 1L · 2.6 scored / 1 conceded per game
GrimsbyWLWDL
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1.4 scored / 2 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Port Vale 1 · 0 draws · Grimsby 5 · 2.83 goals/game
  • 2024-12-29 Grimsby 3–0 Port Vale
  • 2021-05-01 Grimsby 1–0 Port Vale
  • 2021-01-09 Port Vale 3–0 Grimsby
  • 2019-08-24 Grimsby 5–2 Port Vale
  • 2018-12-26 Port Vale 0–1 Grimsby
  • 2018-10-06 Grimsby 2–0 Port Vale
League standing · 2024/25
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
Port Vale#2 pos80 pts46 pl+19 GD
Grimsby#9 pos68 pts46 pl-6 GD
Goals per game
Port Vale scored1.41
Grimsby scored1.33
Port Vale conceded1
Grimsby conceded1.46

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Port Vale and Grimsby?
In their last 6 meetings, Port Vale won 1, Grimsby won 5 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2.83 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Port Vale and Grimsby?
Recent form — Port Vale 4W 0D 1L; Grimsby 2W 1D 2L.

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